The American

Sep 1 2010 R 1h 45m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.

Plot

Alone among assassins, Jack is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Pavel that his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde, is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues romance with local woman Clara. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.

Written by

Rowan Joffe, Martin Booth

Directed by

Anton Corbijn

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Smoke House Pictures, Greenlit Rights, Focus Features, This Is That Productions, Twins Financing

Languages

Italiano, English

Awards

4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
104,029
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
61
Popularity
NA